nike iron-on swooshes falling off
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kimguroo
Legend
The reason for the heat transfer vinyl logo might be the fabric.
Nike usually choose thinner fabric nowadays and if you put embroidery logo, there will be slight wrincke problems.
I think manufactures do not care whether their customers want heat transfer or embroidery logo so It's Nike's decision.
Actually, heat transfer materials are much better nowadays so you might be one of unlucky people.
Once I got nadal shirts without swoosh hahahaha
Then I realized that I pay extra $$$ for swoosh logo ^_^
Nike usually choose thinner fabric nowadays and if you put embroidery logo, there will be slight wrincke problems.
I think manufactures do not care whether their customers want heat transfer or embroidery logo so It's Nike's decision.
Actually, heat transfer materials are much better nowadays so you might be one of unlucky people.
Once I got nadal shirts without swoosh hahahaha
Then I realized that I pay extra $$$ for swoosh logo ^_^
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
This problem seems to be worse with Nike shirts from a few years back (2006-2009). I've had problems with the smaller swooshes on the chests more than the bigger swooshes on the shoulders. Over time, they begin to get sticky and then start melting and smearing. The worst is after they come out of the washer and dryer, the ink from the heat transfer swoosh smears all over the rest of the shirts, so if it was a blue swoosh you end up with blue ink marks all over the rest of the white shirt. Almost ruins the shirt and you have to hand wash to try and get the ink out of the rest of the shirts. Yeah, it's a real pain in the a**. :???:
I agree, Nike needs to stop with the heat transfer logos and exclusively use the embroidered ones. Their tennis clothes are so expensive so this is the least they could do to prevent logos from disintegrating and marking up the rest of the clothes with ink.
I agree, Nike needs to stop with the heat transfer logos and exclusively use the embroidered ones. Their tennis clothes are so expensive so this is the least they could do to prevent logos from disintegrating and marking up the rest of the clothes with ink.
I bought Fed IW 06 Blue jersey from the bay a few days ago and logo is coming off just like you say. It still has the tags with it and the logo is melting. So i bought Brand new shirt with a melting logo
This BLOWWS!
slickerthansleek
Rookie
This has happened to me once or twice. I figured out a way to fix them though.
Get some fabric glue, put it on the underside of the swoosh (just enough to stick it back on, with none seeping out at the sides) and place it back on the shirt, put a towel on top of it, and then apply an iron to it, then leave it overnight to settle. Fixed my RF AO 2010 polo, good as new. For shirts where the logo has already come off, go down to a craft store and buy some heat transfer material, cut the Nike logo out of that and re-apply it back to your shirts. Not a totally desirable option, but I guess for some people it beats having nothing.
Get some fabric glue, put it on the underside of the swoosh (just enough to stick it back on, with none seeping out at the sides) and place it back on the shirt, put a towel on top of it, and then apply an iron to it, then leave it overnight to settle. Fixed my RF AO 2010 polo, good as new. For shirts where the logo has already come off, go down to a craft store and buy some heat transfer material, cut the Nike logo out of that and re-apply it back to your shirts. Not a totally desirable option, but I guess for some people it beats having nothing.
slickerthansleek
Rookie
Also, sorry for the double post (is there an edit function on here? :\), but washing your clothes inside out is also a good way to protect the heat-transfer logos.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I always wash all of my clothes inside out but it didn't help the Nike logos from melting and smearing. And, yes, I wash them in cold water, too.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Bump. Have been on a shopping spree of Nadal and DelPo sleeveless tops from 2007-09 over the past month and one of them is already smudged.
Haven't even taken it out of the bag lol. There's black gunk all over the inside of the plastic bag it was shipped in.
My question is...I really don't care about the state of this logo. Don't need it restored. I just want it to stop smudging the garment and anything else I wash it with. IMO it would probably be best if the logo just came off. So what's my best strategy?
Haven't even taken it out of the bag lol. There's black gunk all over the inside of the plastic bag it was shipped in.
My question is...I really don't care about the state of this logo. Don't need it restored. I just want it to stop smudging the garment and anything else I wash it with. IMO it would probably be best if the logo just came off. So what's my best strategy?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
So far, the best thing that has worked for me is rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab. The key is knowing when to switch to a new cotton swab once you start cleaning off the smudges. Using the same swab for a while will just continue to smear the logo and make things worse.
Along with the heat transferred Nike Swoosh logos on the shirts, the Dri-Fit (NikeFit) logos do the same thing. It even happens to the first generation Featherlight hats.
Be very mindful to ask for closeup photos of logos when buying on the BAS. Logos on shirts that haven't been worn or washed in a while will also crack and deteriorate.
Along with the heat transferred Nike Swoosh logos on the shirts, the Dri-Fit (NikeFit) logos do the same thing. It even happens to the first generation Featherlight hats.
Be very mindful to ask for closeup photos of logos when buying on the BAS. Logos on shirts that haven't been worn or washed in a while will also crack and deteriorate.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Thanks man!
what's weird is that it's only happened to one of them--swoosh was a dark blue.
So how do I get the logo off? Or get it to fade such that it will stop transferring and can be washed with my other gear?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
For smearing logos, I get a dry rag or an old t-shirt and keep dabbing at the logo until it comes off or is no longer sticky. Do not use the same spot on the rag more than once. Once it comes off at a certain point, use the alcohol on the cotton swab.
Dry, cracked logos can just be scratched off with your fingernails. If it gets crumby, they should come off in the next wash.
Dry, cracked logos can just be scratched off with your fingernails. If it gets crumby, they should come off in the next wash.
FearTheJester
New User
I wash my Dri-fit tees in cold water and air-dry; no issues with peeling or smudging.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
What time period are they from?
This is/was a known issue for a specific time period, late 2000s
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
The glue holding the Spring 2011 Federer polos and Summer 2008 Nadal sleevelesses together are known to come apart also.
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d-quik
Hall of Fame
This means it is time to go to Oregon and blown up the nike HQ right? Or is that too much of an over reaction?
Not sure
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Don’t buy their garbageThis means it is time to go to Oregon and blown up the nike HQ right? Or is that too much of an over reaction?
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
Point is, they don't ALL have this problem. It was an issue in the somewhat early days, but not anymore. So punishing them now makes no sense for an issue that only really affects what is now "vintage" gear.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
That’s not true at all. The heat transfer crap from Fila is coming off or has come off, I recently bought Nike long sleeve t-shirts and the swoosh has fallen off. The lotto logo has come off almost every piece of clothing I have bought for them with the heat transfer logo. It’s a joke to say it’s only vintage clothes and was only the early days, A complete joke. Just like it was a joke when Wilson went with the rubber paint and I told Peter fig it wasn’t durable and would be peeling off. Well guess what everybody that I know with Wilson rubber paint is in the process of it peeling off the frame.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
The Swoosh wore off my 2010 Slam Shock shorts. I'm thinking of just scavenging the NikeCourt patch from the pocket and putting it on today's shorts that no longer come with it.
recreationalplayer
Semi-Pro
Take it up with Colin Kaepernick.
juannabiss
Rookie
I had the same issue with several shirts and shorts. I have items from 2006 until this date and the ones that caused most of the issues are the heat transfer logos from 2009 and 2010. I also have a pair of shorts for 2009 with embroidered logo that came loose.
Then Nike changed to high density logos around 2015 and they are now coming off. To be honest I really like Nike stuff but they don’t offer any solution to this issue.
I decided to tackle this issue myself and made some heat transfer woven logos, they are not vinyl, they are made with a woven fabric laminated with hot melt glue. All I have to do is to press with the iron (with a cloth in between) and let it cool for a day. The logos resist washing.
Then Nike changed to high density logos around 2015 and they are now coming off. To be honest I really like Nike stuff but they don’t offer any solution to this issue.
I decided to tackle this issue myself and made some heat transfer woven logos, they are not vinyl, they are made with a woven fabric laminated with hot melt glue. All I have to do is to press with the iron (with a cloth in between) and let it cool for a day. The logos resist washing.
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juannabiss
Rookie
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d-quik
Hall of Fame
then pick it back up? /endthread.exe
dje31
Professional
I'd actually like to remove some of the iron-on logos on my adidas gear.
Like their stuff, but having brand name and three stripes smack dab--or anyone's logo that I'm not being paid to wear, for that matter---in the middle of my chest isn't as desirable as it was a couple of decades ago.
Like their stuff, but having brand name and three stripes smack dab--or anyone's logo that I'm not being paid to wear, for that matter---in the middle of my chest isn't as desirable as it was a couple of decades ago.
How do i reapply a heat transferred swoosh to a nadal jacket ?
The university blue one i got from **** had a sample tag on it meaning there may be defects which explains why the heat transfer swoosh is coming off in the middle.
There isnt even like anything underneath the swoosh at the bottom middle part. I see no residue maybe it was transferred like this without a full edge to edge heat transfer material?
Any way to fix this without using super glue which spreads and stsins the rest of the garment
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
I have yet to have anyone reapply any Nike Swoosh logos. I've learned to live without them.
However, I've had success to remove both the melted and peeling logos, along with residue. It's a gentle, timely process using the right amount of nail polish remover and cotton swabs.
emkayenaim
New User
Try applying fabric glue and iron it for about 10-15 seconds.
If the swoosh logo is destroyed, try send it to a sports shop that makes prints for kiddies/Sunday league soccer/basketball teams (making a swoosh logo would be easy for them).
I cant see any heat transfer material on parts of the swoosh do you think it just wasnt fully covered edge to edge rather than came off?
This was a brand new item from BAS and the university blue was literally from last year early but again was a sample.
The rest of it i can see some like attached glue residue heat transfer stuff but it is done so neatly it looks as if they just didnt bother doing it edge to edge
Doesnt fabric glue stain the material and seap through though? I tried super glue years ago on my nadal 2011 oz open shirt and made a mess lol
How do i remove the nadal logo from all his clothing i have bought?
I want a nike jacket or shorts i dont want his logo on it also lol
How do i get the heat transfer nadal logo to come off my jackets? I just want the nike swoosh only lol
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Laundry machine it for 5-8 times. You're gonna get rid of both logos though.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
I remove logos very gently and patiently using a cotton swab, paper towels (or rag) and nail polish remover. I usually go through about 10 swabs. I use that many because the color of the logo bleeds onto the swab and if you keep using the same one, it starts to smear the logo. The paper towels are to dab at any excess liquid and once the logo starts to melt down, it becomes sticky. You must take extreme care when the clothing material has color as well.
I have only done this with cracking and/or bleeding logos.
I have only done this with cracking and/or bleeding logos.
I just wan the nadal logo off it but thanks
This sounds
On my other nadal jacket the nike logo is coming off so could easily peel that one off is there anyway i can do the same thing for the nadal bull logo somehow getting under neath it?
This sounds way too risky
On my other nadal jacket the nike logo is coming off so could easily peel that one off is there anyway i can do the same thing for the nadal bull logo somehow getting under neath it?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
It's very risky. Bu when a logo bleeds. You can just clean it off with more nail polish remover
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